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L1 EPO

1999 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,212 mi
Last recorded136,212 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Discovery120,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 EPO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 136,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 134,578 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2023 134,553 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 132,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mainline brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 132,609 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mainline brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 125,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2016 122,403 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 118,996 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 115,076 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 111,148 miles

Oil leak

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 107,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 103,746 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 103,746 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 98,649 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 92,948 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 86,530 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 86,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 78,831 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 71,520 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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L1 EPO is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 120,669 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L1 EPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L1 EPO registered?

L1 EPO is a 1999 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is L1 EPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 EPO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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